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AIRF RCE February 9, 2017 Mantles passed on proudly FLTLT Natalie Giles HAVING worked with partner nations in a US-led multinational coalition to liberate Eastern Mosul from Daesh forces, it is a pivotal time for the Air Task Group (ATG), and an opportune moment for No. 75 Squadron’s “Magpies” to hand over the reins to the next rotation. During a transfer of authority cer- emony on January 21, CO 75SQN WGCDR Mick said contributing to the liberation of Eastern Mosul during his time in command was a “remarkable achievement”. “This didn’t happen by chance. It was a great effort, utilising incredible teamwork to achieve this outcome,” he said. “I couldn’t be more proud of my team and how well they’ve performed. They have exceeded my expectations in every way. “It’s important to recognise the effort of everyone as a group and the sacrifice of active service. The communications team, Combat Support Unit, the Task Unit Headquarters – everyone has performed brilliantly. “Every single person deployed to the Air Task Group owns a portion of those weapons hitting targets. None of this could have happened without every one of them.” 75SQN finished its deployment having reached 1000 hours of onstation flying, conducting close-air support for Iraqi ground forces. Over two years, it accumulated 10 months of operational flying in support of Operation Okra. As he handed over to the CO No. 77 Squadron WGCDR Grant, WGCDR Mick told the members of 77SQN their deployment would become as successful as that of his squadron. “It is almost 14 years to the day since I’ve flown combat missions alongside WGCDR Grant. He is a great operator,” he said. After signing the official transfer of authority, WGCDR Grant thanked the members of 75SQN. “On behalf of all members of 77SQN, I’d like to pass on our appreciation to the other task elements – the Task Unit Headquarters, Combat Support Unit and Theatre Communications Group – for the outstanding reception and integration you’ve given to 77SQN. We look forward to working with you in the months ahead,” he said. Overseeing the ceremony, Commander of the Air Task Group AIRCDRE Phil Gordon said such ceremonies were an important time to acknowledge each member’s active service. “It is hugely important that we take the time to individually recognise each one of you for your contribution to this campaign. Be significantly proud of what you have achieved here. It’s impressive,” AIRCDRE Gordon said. “Considering the size of our team deployed to support this operation, you have reached orders of magnitude above my expectations for such a small force. I am immensely proud of the whole team. Among other hand-overs, GPCAPT Stephen Young has taken over as Commander Task Unit (CTU) 630.1 at Australia’s main operating air base in the Middle East region. AIRCDRE Gordon officiated at the transfer of authority ceremony at the base on January 2 in the presence of Commander Joint Task Force 633 AVM Tim Innes, as well as dignitaries from coalition partners. Outgoing CTU GPCAPT Brendan Rogers completed his nine-month deployment by handing over to GPCAPT Young while normal operations of the ATG continued. Members of the ATG and the international coalition shared an informal morning tea after the ceremony. Meanwhile, AVM Innes officiat- ed the official transfer of command of the Air Mobility Task Group from WGCDR Philip Trigge to WGCDR Grant Kelly in the Middle East region on January 10. AVM Tim Innes (back) oversees the transfer of AMTG command from WGCDR Philip Trigge (right) to WGCDR Grant Kelly. Photo: CPL Bill Solomou Change in command of largest group FLTLT Stephanie Anderson AIRCDRE Ken Robinson has been handed command of Air Force’s largest force element group by outgoing Commander Combat Support Group AIRCDRE Scott Winchester. AIRCDRE Winchester handed over to AIRCDRE Robinson in front of CSG personnel at RAAF Base Amberley in a small ceremony on December 15. AIRCDRE Robinson, previously posted as DP-AF, said he was fortunate to have the opportunity to be the next Commander CSG. “CSG has the lion’s share of Air Force’s personnel, and the most geographically dispersed, with squadrons and units spread across the country and overseas,” he said “I look forward to building on the previous commander’s successes, and I will do my best to provide the leadership and guidance necessary to help take our collective efforts in the right direction.” CSG provides combat support effects at all Air Force bases as well as enabling Air Force to operate from forward bases and in other expeditionary environments. Commander CSG is also SADFO RAAF Base Amberley, Air Force’s largest airbase and soon to be Australia’s largest Defence base. AIRCDRE Call NJNnow u Australia’s No 1ADF Resume Writer n CertifiedProfessionalResumeWriter n Over15,000ADFtocivvyresumeswritten n Spousesmaybeeligibleforfreesupport n Freecoverletter&coachingwitheveryCV AIRCDRE Scott Winchester (left) signs over to AIRCDRE Kenneth Robinson. Photo: CPL Casey Gaul Infrastructure is being built at Robinson said the works that have taken place at Amberley in recent years are emblematic of the massive transformation of Air Force and Defence capabilities. Amberley in preparation for the introduction of the EA-18G Growler this year, the relocation of the C-27J Spartan in 2019, and a new air traffic control tower. TheONLYADF provider that does aCV interview CPRW,CDAA, PARWCCCertifications www.nextjobnow.com.au AWARDWINNINGRESUMES 1300 112114 WGCDR Mick (left) presents WGCDR Grant with the Commander’s Pennant during the change of command from 75SQN to 77SQN. Photo: CPL David Gibbs News 7 An F/A-18A Hornet from Air Task Group 630 refuels from a KC-30A in the Middle East. Photo: CPL David Gibbs GPCAPT Brendan Rogers (left) hands over the Commander’s Pennant to GPCAPT Stephen Young. Photo: FSGT Mark Eaton